Hollywood Software Partners With Brenden Theatres To Offer Film Management Software For Exhibitors Via The Internet
System used by major exhibitors now available to small and mid-size theatres
Hollywood Software, Inc., the premier provider of entertainment industry software applications, announces a major partnership with Brenden Theatres to offer its Exhibition Management System, EMS, via an Internet-based ASP (Application Service Provider) service. Hollywood Software’s newest ASP offering is designed to provide its state-of-the-art EMS management software to exhibitors of every size, while virtually eliminating the need to maintain a costly MIS organization. Brenden Theatres, which currently operates 64 screens in Northern California, will pilot the program.
Exhibitor Management System (EMS/ASP)
Hollywood Software’s EMS system will be the primary operating tool for Brenden’s corporate management to book films into all of its theatres, retrieve and analyze box office and concession activities, record financial information and negotiate film settlements with distributors. Also, EMS will automate the time-consuming process of sending and receiving booking and box office information by linking directly with other software systems, such as TDS2000, Hollywood Software’s industry-leading theatrical distributor system, which is currently used by 3 major studios and 10 other film companies.
“The EMS system with the ASP service option is a very important component in Hollywood Software’s strategy of creating a platform of software solutions to automate the distribution and exhibition of feature films. While the EMS ASP service can provide an alternative for larger exhibitors who are seeking to reduce their internal MIS costs, it will be an invaluable tool for the hundreds of small and mid-size operators struggling to analyze and control their businesses without the benefit of highly skilled MIS resources. Also, by extending our circle of automation to the small and mid-size operators, our industry will take a giant leap forward as distributors and exhibitors will now have access to performance data from approximately 20% of the market that has previously never been collected. EMS/ASP solidifies our entree into the U.S. exhibition market, and together with the other online initiatives provided through our industry portal TheatricalDistribution.com, will demonstrate that the appropriate technology is finally available to take this connected business community to the next level. Through the guidance of respected industry veterans, such as John Brenden and Don Farrar at Brenden Theatres, as well as our recently announced partnership with Pacific Theatres and other partners, I am certain that the EMS/ASP Service will prove to be a major asset as the exhibition industry continues to rebound,“ says Hollywood Software’s CEO David Gajda.
“Brenden Theatres has been actively searching for a cost-effective solution to manage booking and film settlements. It seems that the few software vendors offering something in this area only concentrate on the needs of large customers with large budgets, so we are especially pleased that Hollywood Software’s new ASP service allows all exhibitors, regardless to size, to access this very powerful business application with direct links to multiple distributors for an extremely manageable fee,” said Lee Craner, Brenden Theatres’ Chief Financial Officer.
About Hollywood Software
Hollywood Software, Inc. specializes in B2B applications and strategic systems consulting for the entertainment industry. Hollywood Software’s products automate the complex business of distributing, exhibiting and licensing entertainment content while anticipating the requirement of the emerging digital marketplace. Hollywood Software’s offerings include:
- EMS (Exhibitor Management System) – A state-of-the-art system used by exhibitors to manage all key aspects of film booking, distributor settlements and box office grosses.
- EMS ASP – The same system used by major exhibitors to book and settle film is also available over the Internet to exhibitors of all sizes through a cost-effective service.
- TheatricalDistribution.com – A B2B portal targeting the theatrical distribution and exhibition community with software, marketing and data services.
- TDS2000 - The industry standard theatrical distribution system containing all key elements to manage film distribution used by 12 distributors including 20th Century Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios, Artisan Entertainment, and Lion’s Gate Entertainment; TDS2000 was used to manage over 50% of the domestic box office activity in 1999 and 2000!
- TDS2000 ASP – The same system used by major studios to distribute motion pictures is also available over the Internet to distributors of all sizes through a cost-effective service. Customers include IFC Films, Providence Entertainment, Overseas Film Group and Shooting Gallery.
- MPPS (Motion Picture Planning & Scheduling) – Fully integrated with TDS2000, this innovative solution is designed to initiate, monitor and execute release strategies for a single film or an entire release slate. Customers include Paramount Pictures.
- RightsMart BackOffice – A powerful rights management solution used to manage contract administration, sales, accounts receivable, product availability and royalty reporting in all media markets.
- RightsMart.com – An innovative online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of creative content worldwide. Together with the RightsMart BackOffice, RightsMart.com will automate the marketing, buying and selling of film and television content;
- Digital Cinema – HS is in active discussions with several key players regarding the integration of its various product lines into Digital Content Delivery offerings.
About Brenden Theatres
Mr. John Brenden, President, and C.E.O. of Brenden Theatre Corporation and grandson of motion picture exhibition pioneer Ted Mann, opened his first theatre twelve years ago in Pittsburg, California. Brenden Theatres currently operates 64 all stadium all THX screens in Northern California. On December 7, 2001 Brenden Theatres will open a 14-screen state-of-the-art theatre as part of the new Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
For additional information, please contact:
David Gajda, CEO
Hollywood Software, Inc., 1604 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Suite 115, Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 463-2144 FAX: (323) 463-1319
Email: info@hollywoodsoftware.com or david_gajda@hollywoodsoftware.com
Web sites: www.hollywoodsoftware.com, www.theatricaldistribution.com, and www.Rightsmart.com
Lee Cramer, CFO
Brenden Theatres Concord, 1985 Willow Pass Road, Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (310) 552-9193 FAX: (310) 551-0604
Email: leecraner@aol.com
Web site: www.BrendenTheatres.com
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